BMW K100 RT (1983-89) vs Suzuki DR 500S (1982)
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| Make: | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model: | K100 RT | DR 500S |
| Years: | 1983-89 | 1982 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC |
| Capacity: | 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 88 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Mikuni 35SS, slingshot |
| Ignition: | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | PEI pointless |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 65.6 kW / 90 hp @ 8000 rpm | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 86 Nm / 8.8 kgf-m / 63 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm | 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, single plate, cable operated | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, O-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 185 mm / 7.3 in | 230 mm / 9.1" |
| Rear Suspension: | Monolever swinging arm | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 110 mm / 4.3 in. | 220 mm / 8.7" |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x ∅285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Drum, 150 mm, expanding |
| Rear Brakes: | Single ∅285 mm disc,1 piston caliper | Drum, 150 mm, expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-V18 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/90-V17 | 4.60-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1516 m /59.7 in. | 1465 mm / 57.7" |
| Ground Clearance: | 175 mm / 6.9 in. | 270 mm / 10.6" |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in. (Low seat: 760 mm / 29.9 in) | 870 mm / 34.3" |
| Wet Weight: | 253 kg / 558 lbs | 148 kg / 326 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Liters / 5.8 US US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 215 km/h / 134 mph | 136 km/h / 84.5 mph |